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· Carl Samson
Japanese High Schoolers Share the Last Homemade Lunches From Their Parents Before Graduation
In Japan, it’s perfectly fine to bring lunch made by your parents through high school — and we mean those cute bento boxes that take hours to make. So with Japan’s graduation season approaching — February and March — many seniors have started sharing their last bento lunches on…
· Bryan Ke
Japan Has a $6 Banana with an Edible Peel
Farmers from D&T Farms in Okayama prefecture, Japan, has invented a new type of banana where you don’t have to peel the skin off to enjoy the amazingly sweet and nutritious fruit. This banana with edible peel, dubbed as Mongee Banana, is only available in a regional Japanese…
· Ryan General
Japan Offers $3,500 to Almost Anyone Who Will Live in a Fake Space Station For 2 Weeks
Japan’s space agency is in search for anyone willing to spend two weeks in isolation and away from the outside world for some good money. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) recently announced that they are recruiting anyone under 55 years old to participate in its…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Magazine Challenges Readers to Spot the Cross-dresser in Pictures of Women
Kai Beauty Press, a beauty and cosmetic magazine from Japan, recently tested its readers’ ability to spot a cross-dresser hiding among 11 women. Think you have what it takes to tell the difference?
· Ryan General
Japanese Cat’s Ice-Cold Heart Finds True Love With Heater
It is but natural to grow an attachment to someone who provides warmth and comfort. In the case of Busao, an adorable cat from Japan, that someone is a something: a portable heater which he now considers his BFF.
· Ryan General
Why Japan is So Obsessed With Kit Kat
To say that the Japanese people have a special affinity to Kit Kat would be a total understatement. Home to the best varieties of Kit Kat on the planet, Japan is the only place where one can find unique flavors ranging from baked goods (Cinnamon Cookie, Strawberry Cheesecake) to…
· Ryan General
Japanese Inn Introduces ‘Self-Parking Slippers’ From Nissan
Japanese car maker Nissan Motor Co. has come up with a fascinating way to use its proprietary automated driving technology that might be perfect for any traditional Asian home: self-driving slippers. The innovation utilizes a system for slippers to “park” themselves after use.…
· Ryan General
Japanese Schoolgirls Are Reclaiming the Swastika Symbol
Mostly recognized as a symbol of antisemitism and terror because of its association with Adolf Hitler’s Nazi party, the swastika is also an icon widely used in ancient religions in many parts of Asia to convey “mercy” or “good fortune.” In modern Japan, where it is referred to…
· Carl Samson
Tyga Doesn’t Think His New Album Cover Art Disrespects Japanese People
Tyga defended the cover of his upcoming album called “Kyoto,” which came under fire for its apparent disrespect of the Japanese flag when the rapper revealed it earlier this week. The cover, designed by cult Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama, features a barely-clothed,…
· Carl Samson
American Snowmen are Pathetic Compared to Japan’s
Tokyo was hit with heavy snowfall earlier this week, but it’s not stopping locals from stepping outside to make amazing ice sculptures! The snowfall that started on Monday, Jan. 22, is the heaviest since February 2014.
· Ryan General
Italian Photographer Takes Breathtaking Photos Inspired By Japanese Anime
With its combination of colorful graphics, quirky characters, fantastical themes, and vibrant settings, anime often evokes a unique sense of wonder to its audience.
· Carl Samson
Giant ‘Pants’ Sleeping Bag From Japan is Something You Never Knew You Needed
A sleeping bag for two that takes the shape of giant pants is now for sale in Japan, keeping your loved one within reach at night. The product, created by lifestyle brand Felissimo, is officially called the “Super-Big Wrapped in Warmth and Happy Fuzzy-Lined Sleeping Bag,”…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Tennis Star Schools Reporter Who Ignored That She’s Half Black
Tennis star Naomi Osaka, 20, kept a reporter in check after throwing her a question that neglected her Haitian roots. Upon winning the third round of the Australian Open against Ashleigh Barty (6-4, 6-2) on Jan. 20, Osaka spoke to a male reporter who wanted to know what her…
· Carl Samson
Artist Creates The Best Japanese Pixel Art GIFs on Earth
If you want to see the beauty of Japan in moving pixels, look no further.
· Carl Samson
Japanese Woman Groped on the Train for 6 YEARS as a Teen Writes Book About Experience
A Japanese woman who was groped on the train for six long years just published a book that chronicled her horrifying harassment experiences. Groping in public transportation, or “chikan”, is an arguably tolerated phenomenon in Japan. Schoolgirls are common victims, usually of…
· Bryan Ke
Japan Will Soon Sell ‘Ruby Chocolate’ Kit Kat Bars
Nestle Japan, in partnership with Barry Callebaut, has announced a limited edition flavor for the “fourth type of chocolate” called “Ruby Sublime Kit Kat.” The Ruby chocolate, which was developed by Zurich-based company Barry Callebaut, is the newest type of chocolate that came…
· Carl Samson
German-Japanese Artist Turns Life With Boyfriend and Cat into Joyful Comics
Life just looks better when you give it a second glance and put it on paper, which is exactly what German-Japanese artist Mikiko is doing! Currently based in London, Mikiko — who was born in Tokyo, but also grew up in Hong Kong, Germany, and Belgium — has always looked at manga…
· Ryan General
Japanese People Have a Practice to Help Make Fewer Mistakes in Life
As we are only human, we have accepted that once in a while, we are bound to commit mistakes in our everyday lives. Some, of course, tend to err more than others and thus are more prone to doing damage not only to themselves but also to others.
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Stationery Pad Reveals a Beautiful Temple the More You Use It
Triad Inc., a Japanese architectural model making company, has introduced Omoshiroi Block, an incredibly unique memo pad that slowly reveals 3D shapes of Japanese landmarks as you continue to use each layer of paper. When you first receive an Omoshiroi Block, it looks pretty…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Comedian Condemns His Own Partner for Blackface ‘Eddie Murphy’ Skit
Masatoshi Hamada, half of the comedy duo Downtown, came under fire after wearing blackface to play “Eddie Murphy” during the New Year Special of their variety show. Now, his partner, popular comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto, chimed in — with words likely to influence their friendship.
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Tokyo Disney
Tokyo Disney connects to Oriental Land, the company that runs the resort and the spending around it.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
Company · Japan · TYO:9697
Capcom
Capcom is a good read on how long-running game worlds keep producing sales, streams, and fandom years after launch.
Company · Japan · TYO:4751
CyberAgent
CyberAgent runs ABEMA streaming and Cygames' hits like Uma Musume and Granblue Fantasy — a media-and-games force in Japanese pop culture.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · Japan · TYO:9468
Kadokawa
Kadokawa ties publishing, anime adaptation, games, and fandom discovery into one listed media company.
Company · Japan · TYO:2801
Kikkoman
Kikkoman is how Japanese flavor went global — the soy sauce that became a default condiment on Western tables and made 'umami' a kitchen word.
Company · Japan · TYO:9766
Konami Group
Konami sits on a vault of iconic IP — Yu-Gi-Oh cards, Metal Gear, Silent Hill — plus a huge trading-card and mobile business.
Company · Japan · TYO:7974
Nintendo
Nintendo turns beloved game worlds into hardware, software, parks, merch, and repeat family spending.